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2009 Kia Optima and 2008 Volkswagen Eos Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Optima | Volkswagen Eos | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 194 hp@6000 184 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 173.5 in | 15.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 70.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3294 lb. | 3505 lb. | -211 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 54.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.5 in | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.7 in | 41.7 in | 2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 41.5 in | 14.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 32.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 7.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.0 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Kia Optima.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Volkswagen Eos
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Sedan feeling with 10-way power/heated seats blended with sports-car suspension and handling. A real glove box that is cooled by the A/C. Pockets on side doors are handy for storage. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hardtop conv. 250-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed automated manual FWD |
That it exists! Gets used as more of a parcel shelf than rear seat but can fit two passengers comfortably when needed. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
| 2008 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
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